

Wheellock Pistol, French Royal Arms Collection, inv. no. 217
Black and silver firearm, left side shown. The stock is black with silver inlays and etchings. The butt of the firearm flares out and curves down. The barrel is black with silver etchings and a silver tip. The trigger guard is on the left. The mechanism to the left of the trigger guard has a curving wire on its bottom. The firing mechanism on top of the firearm has a cross-shaped piece. The body of the firearm between the firing mechanism and the stock is silver with etchings. The background is white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- ca. 1625–30
- Medium
- Steel, silver, wood
- Culture
- Italian, probably Brescia
- Dimensions
- 600 × 218 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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